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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah
If the name points to the fact that this group is very concerned with the Lord's burden in Jn 17, Paul's burden in Eph 4 and is aligned with Rev 2&3 that suggests to me they would completely deemphasize their name and focus instead on what unites them with all the christians in their city, the name of Jesus. However, this doctrine on "the ground of oneness" has been used instead to emphasize the importance of not taking a name, which ironically has emphasized that their formula for a generic name is the one true name. For example, look at Evangelical's posts. His understanding of this doctrine demonstrates the apparent two faced aspect of this doctrine. When confronted with the reality that emphasizing any name other than Jesus is sectarian and divisive those who "stand on this ground" will agree and say that is what they teach. Yet when listening to those who have been discipled with this teaching their understanding is that the name determines if your standing is right or wrong, and they aren't talking about the name of Jesus. They will even go so far as to imply the name of Jesus is also divisive.
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Very well stated ZNP.
This doctrine is just one example of the "two faced aspect" of many of the LSM doctrine. It is what keeps people from seeing the truth. There is the doctrine as stated by Witness Lee (and ONLY Witness Lee) - you can read it for yourself, I have posted the "ground of oneness" link on this site before. THEN, you can hear the watered down version or the rebuttal version from members of the LSM. This second version is more palatable until you continue to seek answers, ask questions, and search scripture. I believe this is one of the reasons there is a spirit of confusion among LSM members.
Paul never makes the charge of Witness Lee's version of "Ground of Oneness". I don't think that can be disputed. I guess someone could say that it is implied, but that would be a theory that could not be backed-up by scripture. What Paul DID make the charge of was "charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith".
I love my brothers and sisters in the LSM and feel for them deeply. I am saddened by much of what they are subject to with the LSM.